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Issue no 537 March 3rd 2018
Pancakes at Sainsbury's
Sports Relief is back and the colleagues from Sainsbury’s North Walsham will be getting active and raising money for the charity.
Sainsbury’s shoppers can now pick up the official Sports Relief
merchandise in store to support the charity and can win great prizes by buying a £1 scratch card in store with all proceeds going to Sports Relief.
On Shrove Tuesday Sainsbury’s colleagues had fun with pancakes when the Grocery Manager and Checkout Manager challenged notNorth to dropWalsham their pancake Thethe Rev Paul Cubitt and Keith Jarviseach withother the old first world war flags they would like to recreate (credit Batson) as they passed and tossed it around colleagues and theRichard Momentum Team of workers who have been with us for many weeks of the shop refit.
Since the changes to accommodate the new Argos store within Sainsbury's North Walsham which opened last November, many improvements have been taking place. Last month the Deli counter was renewed.
There is a chalkboard at the front of the store to keep customers up to date with progress and by the major official week of Sports Relief 17 23 March, all the work should be completed.
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Trustees needed for local charity Have you been wondering about volunteering some time for a good cause, but want to use your particular gifts and skills?
Newly retired with some energy and enthusiasm, or in work but wanting to “give something back� to your community?
Age Concern North Norfolk is a self-funded charity, based in Sheringham, working for the benefit of older people across central North Norfolk. It supports people aged 50+ (some with dementia) by providing a Day Services Hub, lunch club, Keep In Touch clubs, intergenerational activities and a Drop In/Befriending service.
If you have financial, human resources or past business expertise, your skills will be particularly valuable, but we welcome expressions of interest from all individuals who are willing to commit approximately 3-4 hours a month to volunteering with us as a Trustee.
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Mad March Hare Race
A perfect opportunity to blow the winter cobwebs away on 18 March for a Mad March Hare 10K with the Coltishall Jaguars Running Club.
The GoGoHares team will be providing at least two hares to attend the race – Chrome-Hare and Haremit, both moongazer hares from the county trail sponsored by Coleman Opticians Hearing and Vision Centre.
The GoGoHares trail is brought to you by Norfolk children’s charity Break in partnership with Wild in Art. There are two trails, one around Norwich of 50 hares and one around the county with a further 18 moongazer hares. In their 50th year, the charity Break is encouraging anyone in 2018 to take up a challenge to help raise valuable funds to enable them to change young lives.
The Mad March Hare race will take place on Sunday 18 March at 10am around the perimeter track at the old RAF Coltishall Airbase, where the Coltishall Jaguars are based.
be a free 2km Children’s fun-run, plus craft activities and face-painting, fabulous cakes, tea and coffee, free parking, supportive marshalling and a friendly atmosphere.
Paul Taylor, Coltishall Jaguars Race Director said ‘We’re looking forward to the Mad March Hare and are excited about the special guest appearance of the GoGo Hares. As a club we like to support local charities when we can and this year having the Break hares here to encourage all those ‘haring round the track’ was just too good an opportunity to be missed.’
Haremit Photo: Mark Ivan Benfield – sponsored by Coleman Opticians Hearing and Vision Centre
Member of the Coltishall Jaguars Running Club and GoGoHares sponsor Radley Fenn said ‘It is great how a sculpture trail can bring together so may different elements of the community, raising the profile and valuable resources for Break, I am thrilled to be involved and can’t wait to see the race come together’.
The 10K, at Scottow Enterprise Park in Badersfield, is open to entries from runners of all abilities and will be held under a Run Britain license, allowing all runners to take full advantage of a flat and PB friendly course.
And making it a great day out for all the family, in addition to the main race there will
The GoGoHares trail brought to you by Norfolk children’s charity Break and Wild in Art, will go live on 24 June until 8 September 2018, with a parade of all the hares called Hare Today Gone Tomorrow at the Forum, Norwich on 7 – 10 October with the auction on 11 October. All the funds made at the auction will be going to Break who will use it to help change young lives.
For more information on the trail and the charity Break visit: www.gogohares. co.uk and follow @GoGoHares2018 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To enter the Mad March Hare race visit www.coltishalljaguars.co.uk, call 01797 2229955 or enter online at www.nice-work.org.uk
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North Norfolk Chorale : Wed 7.30 – 9.30 pm Methodist Church, Grammar School Road, North Walsham for part singing – all voices welcome. Contact: Rosemary Jackson 01603 279541 – email : rosemary.a.jackson@gmail.com. Nth Walsham Hockey Club – based at the artificial pitch at Cromer Sports Centre. Training – Women & Men Mon 7.30-9.00, Under 15s/U13s Mon 6.30-7.30. Under 11s Fri 5-6 at North Walsham Sports Hall. For info ring Jo Todd (01692) 404440 and Chris Wilde (01263) 721120. www.northwalshamhockey.co.uk Arthritis Care meet in Community Centre on 3rd Thurs of every month at 2.30pm. Everybody always welcome. Nth Walsham Young Farmers Club meets Tue 7.30pm at Rossi’s Sports Centre. Contact 01603 731307 Diabetes UK North Norfolk Voluntary Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (we will not be holding meetings in January, February, or December) at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Varied programme of speakers - meetings open to everyone. Further info contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492. Cash Bingo every Sun at 7.30pm and Whist Drives every Tue, Wed & Fri 1.45pm at Mundesley Bowls Club, Pavilion, Northfields, High St, Mundesley. All welcome. North Walsham Market Cross W.I. meets the second Wednesday in the month at St. Benet Hall at 7.15pm. Visitors are always welcome free of charge. North Walsham & District WI have moved to the St Nicholas room for all future meetings. Visitors welcome to our meetings that take place the first Tuesday in the month at 2pm and finish 4pm. Any queries please contact our Secretary on 01692 402426 New Life Church meet at N Walsham Community Centre at 10.30am, please feel very free to join us! More details at www.newlifenorthwalsham.com or call 01692 406050 North Walsham & District Historical Society meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 30pm in the St Benet’s Hall. Speakers talk on a variety of historic topics, generally of local interest. Visitors are always welcome The Salvation Army, Hall Lane, North Walsham, NR28 9DT - Sunday Family Worship at 10am, Special afternoon meetings as advertised, Mondays 'Army Bears' (parents & toddlers) 9.30am, Lunch Club 12.30pm, Friendship Club 1.45pm, CLIC (ages 7-12) 4.30pm, Thursdays 9.30am 11.30am, Coffee morning & Sale 1.45pm(1st & 3rd weeks) - for more info contact Major Richard Durrant on 01692 652263 or richard.durrant@salvationarmy.org.uk Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) support meeting for parents/families. 3rd Thursday every month 7.30pm at the Friendship Hall in Aylsham. Check website for further info www.norfolksands.org.uk North Walsham Spiritualist Centre 6.30pm - 8pm every Sunday in the St John's Ambulance Hall, Bacton Road, North Walsham. All welcome. North Walsham & District Horticultural Society ‘Gardeners Club’ 3rd Thurs each month in Jubilee Room, NW Com Centre 7.30pm. Mrs M Marjoram 01692 402808 North Norfolk Speaker's Club every other Wed 6.45pm at N Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue. www.nnsc.co.uk, northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or Jo 01692 405946 North Walsham & District Lions Club Bingo every Wednesday evening at the Community Centre New Rd North Walsham - eyes down at 8pm. Contact Lion Elize Wheeler (Secretary) on 01692 219459 or 07788 940909’ W.E.A. Tuesdays at North Walsham Community Centre 10-11.45am. Contact Eric Craker on 01692 405651. North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind 1st Thursday of every month (except January) in the Main Hall of North Walsham Community Centre 2pm to 4pm. Entertainment plus tea and cakes. Transport can be arranged. For further info tel: Jean Stockdale on 01692 402562. Mundesley Community Choir meet Tuesday at 7.30pm at Mundesley Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Mundesley. New members always welcome - male and female. Further details: Janet on 01263 722022’ Cornerstone Church - Meeting in the main hall of Millfield School, Recreation Road, North Walsham, every Sunday at 10.30am. - a warm welcome to all. Visit www.cornerstonechurchnw.org.uk 07913515072 Nth Walsham Countrysiders Club for young people aged 10-16 meet fortnightly on Thur 7 - 8.30pm at North Walsham Youth Centre. Contact 01603 731307 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Road, every Sunday at 10.30am Morning Worship, Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of month, coffee after all services. Monday – Welcome Fellowship at 2.30pm, Sept to May followed by tea and chat. All Welcome Girlguiding - Rainbows Tues evenings. Brownies (4 Packs) Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur evenings. Guides (2 Patrols) Tue/Wed evenings. Rangers Tue evening. For more information see www.girlguiding.org.uk/informationfor-parents/register-your-daughter/ or ring Barbara on 01692 406644. U3A (University of the Third Age) Nth Walsham 1st Fri
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of month 2.30pm Roman Catholic Church Hall on Kings Loke Rd Nth Walsham. Members admission is free. Non-members welcome to attend, entrance fee £2. Details from Membership Secretary Marilyn Nevill 01263 721570 See U3A website at www.u3a.org.uk Voyager is a community group for adults meets in the St. Nicholas Room North Walsham, every Wednesday. The day is in 3 parts, 10am – 12noon for informal activities and refreshments. 2 course lunch at 12 (book by 11.45am), afternoon session begins at 2pm with different activities . Contact Linda 07541 795133 North Walsham Judo Club North Walsham Judo Club meet on a Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm and on a Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm under 8 years and beginners, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Juniors with Yellow Tabs and above and 8.30pm to 9.30pm High Juniors and Seniors. New members welcome. Tel: (01263) 579345 for details St Nicholas Mothers' Union meets every second Tuesday of month at 2.30pm in the St Nicholas Room for Faith, Fellowship and Fun. A warm welcome awaits. For further information tel: 01692 406566 Tenpin Bowling Trios League 7pm every Monday at Strikers North Walsham. New teams of any standard welcome. Call Dave on 01692 403742 for details Pram Service Meeting in St Nicholas Church North Walsham 2nd Thursday of each month 2pm. Songs, activities, stories & refreshments. All under 5s welcome. Contact 01692 402506 for details. Brite Sprites baby and toddler group at the Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Rd, N Walsham on Tuesdays 9.30 till 11.30am (£1.50 per adult & child - 50p for extra siblings). Bridge Club at the Community Centre, North Walsham Mondays 6.45pm. Tel 01263 722290 North Walsham & District Childminding Group meet at Kingfisher Kids Club from 9.30 - 11.30. Drop in Session. All Childminders welcome. Call 07796638020 for details Yoga for Pregnancy Group. Fridays 11am – 12.30pm in the Roman Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham. More details from 01692 407537 Quakers. Friends Meeting House, Mundesley Road, near Swafield. Meeting for worship Sundays 10.30am. Millfield Pre-School offers All-Day and Sessional Care (am or pm), Mon-Fri 08.30 - 3.30 (term time). From 2.5 years old. Funding for 3 & 4 year olds. Childcare Vouchers accepted. Ofsted Registered. Qualified Staff. For more information call Rachel or Jane on 01692 406378 North Walsham Air Training Corps - Monday and Thursday evenings 19.00 - 21.30 Manor Road Junior School, North Walsham. Open to girls and boys aged 13 - 18. For further information contact 01692 503033 (parade nights only Mon & Thurs) North Walsham New Road Bowls & Snooker Club. New members welcome. Bowls season starts in April. Snooker played all year round. Membership Sec Mrs A Wilkinson 01692 500710 & Mr R Ullman 01692 630997. The Rotary Club of North Walsham meets every Monday at The Scarborough Hill Hotel, Old Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9NA . Further info from Secretary Richard Walker on 01263 722401. Please note we are a dual gender club Royal Air Forces Association North Walsham Branch meet at The Bluebell Public House, Bacton Road, North Walsham on the first Tuesday of every month 7.30pm Baby & Toddler groups at Kingfisher Kids Club The sessions are play based with the opportunity to get together, have a coffee and chat with other mums, dads and carers. Mon - Story Cafe – 9am – 10.30am £1.50/child. Wed - Music Group – 9am – 10am £1/child. Fri - Baby & Toddler group – 9am – 11.30am £2.50/family. Drop in basis - Term time only - first session FREE Parkinson UK, Aylsham & North Walsham Support Group. Meet second Tues each month 10.30-12.30 at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, Kings Arms St, North Walsham. Contact Terry 01692 406486 Dance for Fun Dance For Fun at Smallburgh Village Hall. Children's fun dance classes incl ballet, tap, disco and gymnastic dance. Wed 6pm to 8pm. For children 5 and over. Just £12 a month. Call Maria or Tracy evenings on 01692 590787 or just come along The Regal Fight Club Martial Arts Studio, MMa classes Mon, Wed Thurs and MMa striking Friday, all 6pm till 8pm, Call 07876 198898 Pilgrim Shelter, Trimingham Whist Drive every Thursday 1.45pm- 4pm £1.50 per head to include cup of tea & raffle Worstead Toddlers meet Fridays in term time 10am-12. Queen Elizabeth Village Hall, Ruin Rd,Worstead. £2/family plus 50p for each additional mobile child. First visit free. Whist Drive Tues & Fri at 7.45 East Ruston Village Hall Sandcastles Pre-School (Bacton Primary School). Sessional care for children aged 2-4 years. Open Monday 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-12pm. Please contact us for further details on 07796825983 or visit www.sandcastlespreschool.co.uk Multisports Bacton -Tues Bacton Sports Field. Holt Wed Primary School Playing Field. Mundesley -Thur
Mundesley Junior School. North Walsham - Mon Manor Rd Junior School. We stop at the end of School Term. 5.45pm (for registration) finish 7.30pm. Parents welcome no running required! We can organise CRB checks, if you do not already have a certificate. £1.50 per week, with a maximum of £3 per family. Pre-booking is not necessary. Parents have to sign consent forms before children start. St John Ambulance Divisional and Norfolk County Museum, Preference Place, off Bacton Road, N Walsham NR28 9RF. Open on an appointment basis by contacting the Curator/Custodian of the museum Dave Pollitt ddavepollit@aol.com 07795 261326 / 01692 406261. Come and explore our fascinating history of service to the public. Fledgeling Music classes - friendly, dynamic, energetic and fun. A unique experience your child will love! Who for? Children aged 4 months to 4 years. FREE taster class, members pay only £4, younger siblings £2 babies of older siblings FREE. Paid half termly. www.fledgelingmusic.co.uk, Contact Lorna 07500 221121 or info@fledgelingmusic.co.uk Sheringham Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays 2.15pm 4pm at Sheringham Methodist Church on Cromer Road. Further information Harvey Pitcher 01263 512328’ NORTH NORFOLK SPEAKERS CLUB meets on alternate Wednesdays at 6.45pm at North Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For further information please visit www.nnsc.co.uk email northnorfolkspeakersclub@gmail.com or Tel Stuart 07775 793999 North Walsham Cage Bird Club held on 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm at Felmingham Village Hall. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Sandra on 01692 404750 Music in Motion is a fun and lively preschool music session for babies and up to 4 years old held at Victory Swim and Fitness Centre in North Walsham on Tuesdays 9.30am and 10.30am, Wednesdays 9.30am and 10.30am (offer of half price swim when signed up. Prices start from £3.50, book for 6 or 12 weeks. 07780 611106 booking or further info. Bittern DX Group – Local amateur radio group currently holding our meetings at the Erpingham Arms on the last Thursday of the month (not The Roman Camp at Aylmerton) with regular field events throughout the year, find out about us on our Website www.bdxg.org.uk or Email info@bittern-dxers.org.uk St. Benet's Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) meet at Guide H.Q. 4th Monday of the month 2pm Contact Ann Russell 01692 405295 for details Sheringham Singers Tuesdays 2-4pm Lighthouse Community Church Sheringham. New singers always welcomed to this friendly ladies choir. Ro Curtis 01263 768126 North Walsham Belly Dancer meets Monday evenings at North Walsham Catholic Church Hall. Please telephone Sharon for details on 07538 181409 or e-mail northwalshamdance@googlemail.com Gresham Village Park Sunday Market and Carboot first Sunday of every month. Gates open to public at 10am, stall holders and market traders 8am onwards to set up. Pitches £5. All proceeds go to raising money for the Play Park and Pavilion. Further details contact tomtye@myway.com or on 07765633549. NR11 8RT Martial Arts Judo - Tue nights - well established and friendly club. Millfield Primary School, N Walsham, Hazel 01263 579345 Colby and Banningham WI - meet at Banningham village hall second Wed of the month - ex Aug. Starts 7.20pm, includes a speaker or a demonstration; sometimes we have a hands-on "have a go" evening and always ending with a tea/coffee and cake. Ladies of all ages welcome, pop along to discover more. Contact Tel: 01692 538241 Cromer Chamber Orchestra is looking for players (no age limit) all sections woodwind, brass, strings. We meet at The Belfrey Arts Center Overstrand on Mon eve at 7pm (school term). No audition necessary. 01263 511600 Junior Tennis Coaching - 9am in the Sports Hall at the High School. All equipment is supplied and all children are welcome. Contact Mike 01692 402665 or 07415 798819 ‘Walsham Writers' Group small, friendly group of writers. Meet every 2nd Thurs to share our writing, inspire one another and offer constructive criticism. If you would like to try us out please contact us for further details please contact Hayley, via email: walshamwritersgroup@gmail.com North Walsham Arthritis Care Branch is a social group for people with Arthritis Care in common. It has been in existence for over 30 years and was founded by Anne Rose - former Mayor and Town Councillor in North Walsham and who is still President of the Branch. We meet on the third Thursday of the month in the Community Centre at 2.30pm (unless going on a pre-arranged outing) Cromer Orchestra welcomes new members especially string and brass players. We meet at the Belfry Arts Centre Overstrand on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm. All we ask is that you bring your instrument, a music stand and lots of enthusiasm. Tel Norman Moor 01263 511600 Continued on page 8...
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Continued from page 6... Invidea voices meets at 7.30pm at the Atrium in the North Walsham. We are a rock and soul choir with no auditioning and 2 free taster sessions. More info at www.invidiavoices.co.uk or ring 01603 464532 Skeyton Zumba every Thursday at the Village Hall 6.30pm - 7.30pm - come along to Zumba and party your way to a new shape. Shape and tone your body the fun way. All levels of fitness welcome. £5 per class. Julie 07592 535477 REME Association Cromer & District Branch meetings 1st Wed each month Halsey House, Norwich Rd, Cromer. Ex REME personnel please do come and join us. 01263 512450 Ruby's Prize Bingo – on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm at Lower Southrepps Social Club Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes every Monday 7.30pm8.30pm Improver's Level 1 and 8.30pm-9.30pm Beginner's Level 1 at The Catholic Church Hall, King's Arms St., N Walsham, NR28 9JP. Contact Yvonne on 01263 824145 Painting Classes - Painting and Drawing tuition for all levels of painting competence from beginners to those experienced at Roughton Village Hall on Mondays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. £60 for 10 sessions. John Bardell 01603 456602 MS monthly Drop-In 10am - 12noon, last Thursday of each month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road. Anyone affected by MS welcome. 01263 579453 Sheringham & District Philatelic Society meet at the Church Hall West Runton on the second Monday of each month, at 7.30pm Our members come from all areas of North Norfolk, further details call Jim on 01263 721043 Trunch Methodist Church Coffee Morning first Saturday every month 10am – 12noon cakes, bric-a-brac etc free admission Tel 01263 720145 Victory Explorers every Wed at the The Scout HQ 8.15pm - 9.45pm contact victory_explorers@hotmail.co.uk or 01692 406415. New members aged 14 - 18 years welcome Aged 13-17? Ever wanted to fly? Ever wanted to shoot? For free? Well now you can! Join North Walsham Air Training Corps for these opportunities inc adventurous training, gliding, Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports and much more. Visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets or call Officer Commanding Alan Stevens on 07979 075825, or visit us on a parade evening between 1900 - 2130 on Mon or Thur at the ATC Hut, N. Walsham Junior School, Manor Road Rock Buns and Rolling Pins is North Walsham's newest WI, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at St Benets Hall, Vicarage Street, North Walsham at 7pm. Visitors welcome at £4 per meeting. Please contact us on rockbunsandrollingpins@gmail.com 1st North Walsham Scout Group – Beavers - Tue 5pm 6.30pm & Sat 10.30am - 12.15pm. Cubs - Wed 6.30pm – 8pm & Fri 6.30pm – 8pm. Scouts - Tue 7pm – 9pm & Thur 7pm – 9pm. Info: membership@northwalshamscouts.org.uk North Walsham Knit & Natter 2pm – 4pm 2nd Tue of the month at the Congregational Church Hall, Cromer Road, N Walsham. All welcome. Jenny Spenecer 07722 069979 Baby Yoga Classes in North Walsham and Cromer every Wednesday. For babies from 8 weeks till mobile. Eva Stone on 07557 905615 or mitchytitchyoga@icloud.com. North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group (NNARG) meet every week on Thursdays 9am-12am at 88 Central Road, Cromer. We can offer advice, workshop facilities and Amateur radio licence training up to advanced level. Ring Bill 01263 512377 or Charlie 01263 824275 for more info North Walsham Access and Independent Living Group meet every other month at St.Nicholas Rooms. Easy access for wheelchairs. Refreshments. Everyone welcome - new or old members. Sandra 01692 404750 or Lisa 01692 404021 North Walsham Photographic Group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Annexe in The Atrium.For further details please contact Rachel on 01692 406526 or email on rachel.farrow@care4free.net Woodlands Pre-School term time Mon 9am-3pm, Tue 9am–12noon, Wed 9am–12noon, Thur Closed, our 'Seedlings' Mother and Toddler Grouup is open 10am– 12noon, Fri 9am-3pm. Places available for 2-5 year olds funding from 2 years old 'Good' OfSted report (May 2014). Breakfast Club/After School Club. Lower St. Southrepps (in the school grounds) Contact Caroline/Dawn 01263 834148 or southreppsplaygroup@gmail.com The Good Companions Club, social club for over 60s, at Community Centre, North Walsham every Friday 1.30pm – 4pm – a varied programme of events, music, lunches, entertainment as well as raffles and games. Joan 01692 405676 Walcott CVRA Coastline Village Hall every Wednesday 10am to 12 noon Coffee, tea and chat. Every Friday 7pm to 9pm Bingo. Also other activities including Lunch Club. For more detail call Donna 01692 651509 North Walsham Army Cadet Force Wednesday evenings 19.30-21.30, North Walsham High School, all boys and girls aged 13-18 welcome. For more info 01362 694515
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Children & Young People @North Walsham Methodist Church, for details of many & varied activities. Contact Anne email anne_russen001@yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 @yahoo.co.uk or 07748039363 Bradfield Cricket Club - Cricket Coaching for boys and girls 6-11 years - All welcome at N. Walsham Sports Centre 4pm till 6pm Sunday 15 February to Sunday 5 April - £4 per session. For more info contact penny.day1@yahoo.co.uk Minni House Club - we are a group of like-minded individuals who love all things miniature and anything to do with dolls houses. We all come from the North Norfolk area and meet 2nd Thurs each month at Bodham Village Hall, 2pm-4pm. Secretary Jan Boyden 01263 826970. New members are always welcome and we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining us. North Walsham Friday Group - Mixed ability group for all ages, giving opportunities in a friendly environment for disabled people in NE Norfolk. 9.30am - 2.30pm at St. Benets Hall, N Walsham. Many activities run every week with outside visitors too. Users pay by personal budget of of a daily rate according to their need. Amanda 07799 307299 North Walsham and Area Scooterists meet 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.15pm at Bluebell PH, North Walsham. Meet up with ride out (weather permitting). All welcome. More details on Facebook North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meets in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham 2.30pm on 4th Thurs each month. Contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 Meditation classes in Aylsham at the Friends Meeting House, Peggs Yard, NR11 6ER on Thursday lunchtimes from 12.30pm - 1.30pm, term time only North Walsham & Bradfield Flower Club (NAFAS) meet in The Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham at 2.30pm on 4th Thursday each month. Please contact Glenis Dillon on 01692 404628 for further information Mundesley Table Tennis Club meet in the Coronation Hall most Thurs from 7pm. All players from age 8 and of any standard of play welcome. 01263 722930 or 07828 175493 North Norfolk Pride Represents LGBT+ people in North Norfolk. See North Norfolk Pride Facebook page for information on our social events North Walsham Spiritualist Centre meets on Sundays 6.30pm-8pm at St John's Ambulance Hall, North Walsham Gresham Village Hall Table Top Sales on first Saturday every month from 3 October 2015 until 2 April 2016 - set up at 8.30am, doors open 9am, tables £5. All proceedings to Hall funds – the hall is next to Gresham Church on East Beckham Lane NR11 8RT. Bookings and enquiries please call Mr D Logan on 01263 577691 T’ai Chi Qigong exercises and Sun Form for Arthritis on Tuesdays 2pm – 3.15pm at Roman Catholic Church Hall, North Walsham. Tel 01692 403789 North Walsham Farmers Market 10am-2pm every last Sunday of each month. Range of stalls in the Market Place and half pitch fees donated to local charities. Free entry and Free Parking on Vicarage St Car Pk, Nigel 01692 409181 Nelson Quilters meet at the Community Centre, North Walsham 9.30am - 12.30pm on the 1st Wed in the month Dilham Jazz Workshop meets 8pm to 10pm on first & third Tuesdays each month at Dilham Village Hall. If you play an instrument or are looking to expand your playing ability by 'keeping your hand in' the workshop would be pleased to see you. Details from 07703 697397 or turn up on the night St Nicholas’ Parish Church, North Walsham Sunday Services at 8am, 10.30am and 6.30pm. All welcome. Sunday Kids meet at 10.15am in the church hall in term times. For more information please call Revd Paul Cubitt, Vicar, on 01692 406380 http://saint-nicholas.org.uk Cameo Café a dementia friendly cafe for people with dementia & their carers, friends or family or anyone who would like to meet new friends every Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 3pm at Furze Hill Resource Centre, 73 Happisburgh Rd, North Walsham . For more details telephone 01692 405239 or 01692 502708 or email enquiries@nwdementiasupportgroup.org.uk’ Line Dancing at Bacton-on-Sea Village Hall, Coast Road every Monday morning 10am – 12noon. New dancers made welcome. Modern and traditional dances for all abilities. Refreshments provided. £3/session. Jacqui 01692 581857 Tennis - ladies morning 10am at North Walsham Memorial Park every Monday. If you can play come along for a friendly game. Tel Sue 01692 535670 Alcoholics Anonymous meet every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm for 7.15pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall, Hall Road, Cromer NR27 9DT. Anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome. AA Helpline is 01603 621168 Mundesley and District SSAFAgettes meet 3rd Wednesday every month 1.45pm for 2pm to plan social activities and fundraising for SSAFA. Coronation Hall, 26 Cromer Rd., NR11 8BE. Come join us, meet new friends and help those that serve. 01692 400877 lambert.ja@icloud.com Cantamus Choir - Thursday 7.30. At St. Margarets Church,
Thorpe Market. Join our friendly group, some ability to read music an advantage. New members always welcome. Details to Katayoun 01263 833847 or katayounpd@gmail.com Ballroom Dancing Tithe Barn, Horstead Thur eves 8pm10pm ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dancing by the Wellington Dance Group. Very social, tea, coffee and biscuits at half time! Room for 10 couples and we have space for a further three. Please contact Marion on 01263 837512 or the leaders of the Club Mr & Mrs Cox on 01603 737907 North Walsham Congregational Church, Cromer Rd welcomes you to their Coffee Mornings 3rd Sat every month. All funds raised for Window Fund Repairs Sheringham Anxiety and Depression Club. Meet at Lighthouse Church 62 Cromer Road Sheringham NR26 8RT. 1st and 3rd Tue each month 7-9pm. Luke 07964 542602 Walking Football at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area (NR11 7QD) every Wednesday at 10am £2 per session and evening Walking Football sessions 7.30pm - 8.30pm £2.50 per session every Tuesday under floodlights when necessary. All sessions are led by a qualified instructor, with warm-up and warm-down at either end to help prevent injuries. Just turn up and play (trainers please, no studs), or phone Bill on 07979 633000 for more info’ North Walsham Velo (NWV) group of cyclists who enjoy biking on the roads of Norfolk. The goal is to encourage safe road cycling practices that promote a healthy, active, environmentally aware lifestyle in our community. Members of all skill levels welcome, encourages regular participation in organised cycling events. Beginners Tues eves 6.30pm, Ladies rides Wed eves 6.30pm. Fast, medium, and social group rides Sundays 8am leaving the clock in Market Place. www.northwalshamvelo.co.uk @NWVELO Cancer Support North Norfolk - Free Drop-in Centre on 1st Wednesday every month 2pm - 4pm at St Peters Church Hall, The Boulevard, Sheringham NR26 8QS. All welcome. Come and join us for a cup of tea and a chat, obtain information about the support that Macmillan offers etc. For more details telephone 07908 061781 Weekly Cash Bingo every Tuesday at 1st Cromer Sea Scout Headquarters, Overstrand Road, Cromer, NR27 OJH - doors open at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm. Light refreshments available. Further details Hilary 01263 513820 The White Eagle Lodge North Norfolk Group meets at the Friends Meeting House, Mundesley Road, near Swafield at 2.45pm for 3pm on third Sunday of each month (ex Jan & Aug) for worship/meditation. You are welcome to join us. Visit www.whiteagle.org for details Norfolk Broads Concert Band always welcomes new brass, woodwind or percussion players. We rehearse Thursday evenings (7.15pm) at Repps with Bastwick. For details email andyp@norfolkbroadsconcertband.co.uk North Walsham Town Council – West Ward Surgery Elaine Addison and Ray Mooney, North Walsham West Ward Town Councillors will be holding monthly surgeries at The Black Swan Room on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Please come along to discuss any matters, problems or ideas you may have - we would love to hear from you. No appointment necessary, just pop along! Councillor Elaine Addison 07741 403971/Councillor Ray Mooney 07502 249296 North Norfolk Coalition against the Cuts and Trade Council are a campaigning group opposed to the policies of austerity and privatisation in the NHS, mental and physical health, social care, education etc. Meet 1st Wed of every month at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham at 7.30pm. Tel 01263 823093 Walking Netball all welcome at Erpingham Multi-Use Games Area (NR11 7QD), Fridays 10.30am. More info from Ros Fretwell 01263 768262 - or just turn up and play. Poppy Crafters meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month between 2pm and 4pm in Upper Sheringham Village Hall. Come and join us for Needlecrafts including Patchwork/Sewing/Embroidery/Knitting and Crochet. All levels welcome. Contact Shirley on 01263 823499 evenings 6-8pm or email sheringhamquilter@gmail.com RBL North Walsham Branch meetings at the Blue Bell, Bacton Road on the following dates, 21 February, 18 April, 20 June, 15 August, 17 October and 19 December 2018 at 7pm. Everyone welcome to join the Legion for further details please contact 01692 535284 North Walsham Farmers Market on the last Sunday each month in the Market Place. Free parking in Vicarage Street car park. Stalls selling a wide range of locally grown/produced foods, arts and crafts. Always needed more stalls. Half of pitch fees donated to local charities. Further info Nigel Clarke on 01692 409181 Rock the Lobster - Open Mic usually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Sheringham Youth Hostel 8pm to 11pm limited 15 min slots available. All performing artists of all abilities and ages welcomed. Contact www.rockthelobster.com or Malcolm on 01263 514883 or at malcypoos@msn.com for further details.
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CLASSIC IBIZA WITH MINISTRY OF SOUND AT BLICKLING SET TO SEL-OUT Don’t miss this family friendly party at Blickling Hall on Friday 10 August
Following the resounding success of Classic Ibiza at Blickling over the last 2 years, the high demand for tickets at this year’s concert indicates that it will sellout way in advance. This year’s concert promises to be bigger and better than last year, with news of the involvement of dance music pioneers Ministry of Sound. So, sign up now if you don’t want to miss The Urban Soul Orchestra, DJ Goldierocks and a host of live vocalists performing some of the biggest dance tracks from the last 20 years.
The evening starts with a chill-out set where people can enjoy their picnics and a drink, or dance along as the sun fades. Then DJ Goldierocks will turn things up in the interval, getting the crowd into the mood before the USO and vocalists return to the stage to bring a vibrant atmosphere to the summer evening. One classic dance track will follow another, as the delightful setting of Blickling turns into a magical, alfresco celebration, with accompanying lasers. Last year’s set list included some real crowd pleasers, such as Easy/Superstylin’ (Groove Armada), Sandstorm (Darude), Right Here, Right Now (Fat Boy Slim), Insomnia (Faithless) and Born Slippy (Underworld).
This year’s set list will include a number of new tracks that are sure to thrill the crowd. To add to the excitement, at Easter concertgoers will be able to suggest their favourite dance anthems to be included in the programme on social media. More details of this will follow. Due to the anticipated capacity crowd at Blickling, giant screens will be positioned around the stage to ensure that everyone can soak up the atmosphere.
In addition to the amazing artists, what really sets Classic Ibiza apart is that it is a concert for all the family. Set in the delightful outdoor setting of Blickling Hall, with easy access to transport links, concert goers can bring their own food and drink, or take advantage of numerous stalls selling high quality street food and refreshments. Car parking is free (both for coaches and cars), so whether you are six or 60 you are assured of having a fantastic evening in a safe and family friendly environment. Lisa Ward of Revival Productions commented “We carefully plan every aspect of Classic Ibiza to ensure that everyone that attends the concert is assured of having a truly unforgettable evening. We’ve worked with the fantastic Urban Soul Orchestra for a number of years and can guarantee that they will put on an amazing show and we’re shortly going to be announcing a very special guest performance this year too! My team’s job is to enhance people’s experience so that they want to come back for more. This includes selecting a beautiful venue, ensuring that people can get on and off the site easily, all the way through to making sure that everyone enjoys themselves in a safe environment and doesn’t have to queue for ages to use the toilet! Considering the amount of repeat bookings that we have received, our approach appears to be working; two of our venues for 2018 have almost sold out already! So, if you are thinking of coming to Blickling and want to bring your family and friends along too, it’s advisable to book your tickets now.”
Tickets: Adults: £39.50. Children: (aged 5 –16) £17.50. Under 5s free. Programme: 5:30 pm: car parks and gates open. 7:30 pm: chill-out set. 8:30 pm: interval with live DJ. 9:00 pm: dance set and laser light show. 10:15 pm: concert finishes. For full event details and tickets visit www.classicibiza.co.uk or call the event box office on 01283 841601.
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My head is going round and round, I’m getting in a tizz. I’m measuring for curtains - what a pain it is! Inches into centimetres, turn them back again. How many yards or metres do I need for each curtain? Should they be ready-lined or with linings separate? Should they be plain or patterned, brightly coloured or sedate? So many choices I must make, it makes me want to cry! Slats or nets for privacy? These problems multiply! I think I’ll have a cup of tea and rest my weary brain, So I’m refreshed and ready, to face it once again. After hours and hours of this, I’m really in a bind, So stuff the nets and curtains - I’m going to have a blind! Frances Wraight
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North Walsham Arthritis Care Branch Talk and demonstration of Medieval Monastic Meals by Rosie Wilklin on Thursday 15 March at 2.30pm at North Walsham Community Centre
Come & Sing Workshop & Performance Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ on Good Friday 30 March at St Margaret’s Church, Thorpe Market, Church Road, NR11 8UA - this is the occasion in the choir calendar when choral singers are invited to join Cantamus Choir, our invited soloists and Geoffrey Hunter on the organ in an afternoon workshop from 3pm - 5pm concluding with an evening performance at 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Church, to which everyone is welcome. To book contact: antamussingers@gmail.com / 01263 833847 Keeping Abreast Group, Cromer Coffee & Chat Drop-in Session on Wednesday 28 March 10am 12midday at Merchants Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9GW.
01263 519454 - drop in for coffee and a chat and to find out more about Breast Reconstruction following breast cancer. Volunteers who have had reconstruction will be on hand to offer support, provide information and chat about breast reconstruction in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. For more information please see our website www.keepingabreast.org.uk
Support Cambodia's ‘Soups, Slides & Crafts’ on Saturday 10 March at Sacred Heart Catholic Hall, North Walsham, NR28 9JP from 11.30am -2.30pm (soup served 12noon - 1pm). Tickets £3 to include homemade soup (bacon rolls extra) from Katie on 01263 577784 or info@supportcambodia.org.uk. News and pictures of the recent Project Visit to Cambodia plus sale of Cambodian crafts. Plenty of parking. Disabled access. Support Cambodia is a locally-based, independent, registered charity helping disadvantaged communities in NorthWest Cambodia. The charity takes no costs from charitable donations
A Night at the Musicals for Meningitis
“My name is Jasmine Pearce and I am in year 10 at North Walsham High School. In 2005, I was diagnosed with Pneumococcal Meningitis. This greatly affected my family and myself. It is a horrible disease that changes lives and destroys families. I was lucky enough to have a full recovery, however not many do. I hope that in the future, no one has to suffer from any form of Meningitis. The Meningitis Research Foundation’s mission is to defeat Meningitis and Septicaemia whenever they exists. On 23, 24 and 25 May, with the help of Louise Cooper, I am organising a show, ‘A Night at the Musicals’, to raise as much money as possible for the Meningitis Research Foundation. On 25 May, there will also be
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Diabetes UK North Norfolk Group following the group's AGM on Thursday 22 March, to which everybody is welcome, our guest speaker is Lotte Shaw from Co-op Estate Planning giving an informal community group talk about later life planning. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Cromer Methodist Church Hall. Please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org
NORTH EAST NORFOLK BIRD CLUB - Mannington Hall for Winter Birds of Woodlands and Farmland on Saturday 17 March 9am to 1pm - this walk is aimed particularly at those starting out birding, and the walk is designed to allow us to view common species. We will meet at the car-park to Mannington Hall (TG 141321). Mannington Hall is to the east of the minor road from Matlaske to Saxthorpe, and west of the minor road from Matlaske to Itteringham; it is signposted from both (brown signs) The postcode for the hall itself is
NR11 7BB, and this will take you to the car-park which is obvious by the gates to the hall. There is an honesty box for car park (£2 donation requested), and toilets. From the car-park we will do a circular walk, including the hide, covering a range of habitats from wet woodland, farmland and parkland. The circular walk and can be very wet underfoot so wellingtons are advised. We anticipate being out for 4 hours. Children are welcome if accompanied by well-behaved adults, but we regret no dogs. To keep the club's carbon footprint small, please consider car sharing. Leader Janice Darch
Tea Dance at North Walsham Community Centre on Monday 19 March 2pm to 4.30pm admission £2 including refreshments
Weybourne Village Hall charity dance ballroom, sequence, latin Saturday 10th March 7.30pm 10.30pm Including Refresments also raffle All proceeds to Big C Tel 01328 864404
a bake sale, again in aid of Meningitis Research. Gina Weston, an ambassador for Meningitis Research, is coming and speaking about why she is an ambassador and talking about the foundation.
For the three shows, the doors open at 6.30pm at the Atrium in North Walsham. The show starts at 7pm and finishes at 8.30pm. The bake sale is in the Atrium Cafe, 5pm – 6.30pm (cakes still being sold in the interval).
If you are interested in buying a ticket please email me at jcpearce111@gmail.com. Tickets are £5 over 18s and £3.50 under 18s. All proceeds go to the Meningitis Research Foundation.
Please come and support this amazing cause, and help us have a world free of Meningitis and Septicaemia”.
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In the running to celebrate RAF Centenary This year Coltishall Jaguars Running Club is holding a series of three 10K races – which will also celebrate the distinctive heritage of their Club Headquarters. The races, which take place on the perimeter track at the old RAF Coltishall Airbase in Scottow where the Jags are based, will commemorate the RAF’s centenary year with three unique medals. The medals each feature a different fighter plane representing the aircraft that last flew from the RAF Coltishall site before its closure in 2006. The first medal for the Mad March Hare race on 18 March features a Gloster Javelin and the second, awarded to all runners at the Mike Groves on 10 June depicts a Lightning. The final medal to complete the set is of course the Jaguar, to be presented to finishers at the final race, The Jolly Jaguars, on 23 September.
Runners can choose to enter an individual race or take advantage of discounted entry if signing up to the series. A race momento of a microfibre sports towel will also be awarded to those who complete all three races. Paul Taylor, Coltishall Jaguars Race Director said “We think this is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for new running or fitness goals this year. If you take on the challenge of entering all three races with the aim to improve your performance at each, you have seven months between Race 1 and Race 3 so plenty of time to train and make progress.” The Sunday morning races are to be held at Scottow Enterprise Park, formerly RAF Coltishall Airbase
at Badersfield, and will be held under a Run Britain license allowing all runners to take full advantage of the flat and PB friendly course.
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The Mad March Hare race will also feature special guest appearances from three of Norwich’s 2018 GoGoHares, raising money for BREAK Charity. Coltishall Jaguars Running Club welcomes entries from runners of all abilities. The course is suitable for wheelchair athletes.
Making it a great day out for all the family, in addition to the main race each event includes a free 2km Children’s fun-run, craft activities and face-painting, fabulous cakes, tea and coffee, free parking, supportive marshalling and a friendly atmosphere.
For more information visit www.coltishalljaguars.co.uk, call 01797 2229955 or enter online at www.nice-work.org.uk The world’s first independent air force, The Royal Air Force, was officially created on 1st April 1918 after the merging of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps.
New horizons for ‘Wissie’ - to guest at Beamish this year
M&GN society favourite, Hudson Clarke 0-6-0T 1700 Wissington is to visit the world famous open air museum at Beamish in County Durham this summer - new horizons indeed for the loco which spent almost its entire working life in the a very different industrial setting, feeding BSC’s largest sugar refinery in the Fens.
Society chairman Neil Sharpe says “We are delighted to have forged links with yet another railway. The Beamish Museum Peter Mayne 1700 Wissington pictured approached us to the hire at Sheringham station on M&GN Wissington for three months Society Members’ Day, 7 October 2017 over the summer. This is the peak time for the museum and so ‘Wissie’ will be seen by the large numbers of people who visitor the highly popular attraction over these months.”
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Happisburgh Lifeboat Station
Happisburgh Lifeboat Station looked back at 2017 with the awards and dinner dance held at Royal Hotel Mundesley last month.
Over 100 people attended the dinner dance. After the meal the main purpose of the evening was to look back at 2017 before the band ‘Don’t Ask’ took to the stage. The evening raised ÂŁ610 through the raffle and auction for the RNLI.
Holsworth, as crew and shore crew, Jim Page (Treasurer) and Tany Blackburn (Souvenir shop).
Cubitt Siely has taken over as Lifeboat Operations Manager.
Two new lifeboats arrived on station, Atlantic 85 Howard Bell in May and D Class Russell Pickering in September. Both were named on station on 7 October 2017.
Happisburgh R.N.L.I. Lifeboat Station volunteers were called into action 11 times in 2017 plus The Kelvin Baker Achievement 18 safety interventions, part of Award is in memory of Kelvin the RNLI Respect the Water Baker who was a leading campaign to reduce the number member of the lifeboat, well of deaths from drowning. The respected for his professionalism callouts included everything and boat handing skills as a from search for drugs, helmsman. He was taken from swimmers ditched hang glider, us on 17 March 2008, nearly boats and dogs in the sea. Charlotte Siely and Jane Baker 10 years ago. Kelly will never Overall this led to two lives be forgotten and the Kelvin being saved. Baker achievement award lives on in his memory
We said ‘bye’ to Cedric Cox after 50 years’ service to station, Tony Phenix who stood down from crew after 12 years, Sally Smith who stood down as Treasurer after seven years and Dave Cato who stood down from crew. Not forgetting The Spirit of Berkhamsted, the station’s D Class Lifeboat after 14 years on station.
promoting the commitment and professionalism we like to think he would have approved of.
The Station decided that this year’s Kelvin Baker Achievement award should go to Charlotte Siely.
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to be able to help with training of crew on station. How she fits all this in as well as work and home life is a mystery. The award was presented by Jane Baker, Kelvin’s widow.
The Service Award for Memorable Service was awarded for the service on 19 July 2017.
Happisburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station volunteers were called into action on the afternoon of Wednesday 19 July. The pagers sounded at 3.15pm for reports of a broken down jet ski off the coast at Waxham, drifting out to sea. Happisburgh Atlantic, Howard Bell, was on its way at 3.25pm with Tim Grimmer at the helm and Sam Gillard and Martin Gibbs as crew. The Coastguard tasked them to search from Sea Palling towards Winterton. The jet ski had left Sea Palling an hour before the callout. The sea conditions were rough when the lifeboat arrived off Waxham. The Coastguard from Winterton could see the jet ski from the top of the sand dunes so they were able to guide the lifeboat crew to the jet ski which was now one mile off the coast. Both persons on the jet ski were uninjured so their craft was towed back to Sea Palling arriving at 4.12pm, where, with the help of the RNLI Lifeguards the jet ski and crew were landed on the beach and looked after by the lifeguards. Without the intervention of the lifeboat two lives could have been lost.
Howard Bell then returned to station at 4.28pm and had to do a net recovery due to the rough sea at Happisburgh. The lifeboat was made ready for service again.
It takes a whole team effort to launch the Lifeboat, not just crew. The shore crew were Bob Mann Steve Poll, Mike Forsdick, Eddy Askew, Cubitt Siely, Rob Ferguson, Cedric Cox and Justin Arnold, not forgetting the RNLI Lifeguards Sea Palling.
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Sails return to Horsey Windpump for first time since 2014
After extensive restoration work, Horsey Windpump – an icon of the Norfolk Broads – is soon to return to its former glory.
Last month the newly finished sails were lifted into place atop the National Trust landmark. Nine months after the cap was returned following conservation by the charity, Horsey Windpump was finally complete once again. Winter storms and heavy rain that led to higher than normal water levels on the Broads delayed the lift.
The Windpump has been without sails since 2014. After they were removed following winter storm damage rendered them unsafe. Subsequent investigations uncovered extensive rot in the cap and an ambitious project began to see this Broadland landmark restored to full
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Tim Whiting was the millwright who has been working on the project and has used the same tools and techniques that built Horsey Windpump over a hundred years ago. He said “We’ve faced some challenges with windy weather and very wet ground conditions, so we had to go back to the drawing board and devise a new method for lifting the stocks and sails. Normally we would have used a crane but the ground is so boggy it would likely sink. Instead we used a cherry picker and a lorry with a HIAB (small crane), which are both much lighter and therefore better able to cope with the conditions on site. Horsey’s sails are the largest we have ever constructed and she
Another arrival came in on 17 February. Willow was found out during the day time laying in the sun - not a good sign as it usually means a very sick hog. She was very cold, so the first thing to do was to gently let her get warm before offering food and water. I have her on a heat pad which sits underneath her container so it gives a constant steady heat. She is eating a little which is a good sign and is on a course of antibiotics, so fingers crossed she will recover.
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looked very different by the time the installation was finished.”
The National Trust’s project manager for this project, Paul Coleman, said “2018 will mark 75 years since Horsey Windpump’s sails last turned, after she was put out of action by a lightning strike in 1943. So it’s really exciting to have reached this historic point in the project and by the end of this year Horsey’s sails will once again be turning in the landscape, reinstating this magnificent heritage building’s place back in the community.” Now fitted, the stocks and sail frames will require the striking gear and shutters to be installed, which will enable the sails to be controlled and complete this phase of works. There is still a lot of internal works to be completed and this will be carried out over the next few months.
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Local MP highlights charity funding opportunity
charities which I've had the honour of working with over the years. Apply for up to £20,000 for your charity group in 2018 I'd encourage as many local Local MP Norman Lamb is asking community groups and local charities charities in my constituency and Norfolk as a whole to apply for this across North Norfolk to think about what they could do with up to additional funding. It's a great opportunity." £20,000 this year. The funding is made available through three different charitable trusts Charities and community groups can apply to receive grants of between depending on the type of project: £500 and £20,000 raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. • People’s Postcode Trust seeks applications for projects that focus on the prevention of poverty, promotion of human rights and equal rights. Between 14 and 28 February 2018, charities are being urged to submit • Postcode Local Trust supports community gardens, play areas, an expression of interest in the funding, which requires basic details wildlife and green energy projects. about the organisation, as well as a very short description of the project • Postcode Community Trust focuses on grass-roots sports, arts, they are proposing. recreation and healthy living programmes. Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, said “2017 For more information on how to apply for funding, please visit was a fantastic year for hundreds of grass-roots projects across Great the Trusts’ websites : www.postcodetrust.org.uk, Britain, who received funding from these three Trusts in excess of £8.2 www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk, www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk Million. We want to encourage charities to grab this opportunity so that they can continue to make a huge difference to communities around the Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £263 million country.” to date for over 4,000 good causes across Great Britain and internationally. A minimum of 32% from each ticket goes to charities Norman Lamb MP said “North Norfolk is home to some fantastic 14
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Debunking of January Divorce Rush
Clapham & Collinge Family Law Update by Neale Grearson
Recent statistics that have been published throw doubt on whether there is a rush for people to start Divorce Proceedings in January. Historically the media has drawn attention to what has been dubbed “D Day” being the first Monday in January when allegedly the most number of divorces are started in a year.
The figures that have been recently produced reveal that in fact more divorces are started in other periods during the year than the first quarter of the calendar year. In fact the attention drawn to “D Day” by the media and Solicitors has been criticised as resulting in more marriages coming to an end! Correctly (but perhaps cynically) it has also been pointed out that with the substantial delays that there are now with the centralised divorce arrangements to be able to time the starting of a divorce to a particular day at the beginning of January is almost impossible – but it did make good headlines!
There is always a period (sometimes short and sometimes long) between somebody deciding their marriage is over and the Proceedings actually being commenced. Solicitors will see clients at all stages in the breakdown of a relationship although very often clients only seek to instruct a Solicitor when they have already decided that their marriage is at an
end and there is no prospect of a reconciliation. Solicitors will always talk to clients about the prospects of marriage guidance or counselling assisting but other than on rare occasions when an early meeting is sought very often people make decisions based on the ending of a relationship without first taking legal advice. It is the repercussions of that breakdown and possible divorce that people then take advice upon from a Family Solicitor.
There therefore appear to be no genuine “highs” or “lows” when more or less divorces are started during a year. However there are key “pinch points” when pressure is put on relationships and very often these relate to occasions when couples are forced into a 24/7 situation such as over Christmas or for long holidays together. It is therefore a little unrealistic to continue to talk about “D Day” or January being the key period when divorces are started.
Would You Pay Extra Tax To Fund Legal Aid? There has been a lot of recent national debate about whether everyone should accept an increase in their income tax to better fund the NHS system. When legal aid was cut some years ago for the majority of people this was done purely on financial grounds. In essence there was not enough money to go round and so choices had to be made. There were stringent cuts in the old family legal aid system now leaving many people not being able to afford
to take advice from a Solicitor.
It does seem that whatever political party will be in Government in the foreseeable future it is very unlikely that the legal aid system will change. Certainly there is nothing on the agenda of any of the parties to suggest that money will be set aside to resurrect the old legal aid system for civil work and in particular family advice. Would you agree to pay more income tax to be able to fund the divorce of somebody who financially cannot afford to pay for it themselves? Whilst this is simplistic in essence that is one of the choices that the Government has to make.
The emphasis therefore seems to be on who needs protection or support in priority to somebody else. Domestic violence has been identified as a key area where someone who is financially eligible should have legal aid for Family Proceedings but where do you draw the line? What about Proceedings that deal with children and their long-term future where there is no domestic violence – would you agree to pay more income tax so that those people can get legal aid?
To find out more or discuss your individual requirements in further detail, our dedicated Family Law solicitors will be delighted to help. Contact Neale Grearson for appointments at our North Walsham office on 01692 660230 or Sheringham on 01263 823398.
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Several of the cats mentioned last time have now left for their new homes and there has been a lot of interest in those that are still with us. The remaining young cat from the previous multi cat household has also joined her new family.
Gandalf is looking much better as his scars are now healing. The other three cats were due to come in last week but, unfortunately, our volunteer who was due to look after them was ill so their arrival was put on hold. Hopefully these three lovely cats will be with us by the time you read this. We have had instructions from the lady who is kindly looking after them in the meantime, to make sure that Tripod, who as her name suggests only has three legs, gets special attention as she cannot scratch behind her ear. We are very grateful to this lady who is making sure they are well fed and safe until they can join us. We have, on occasion, mentioned the colony of cats on the industrial estate. Although help has been given at several locations there, the bulk of the cats are on one site and are being fed regularly by a caring cat lover. We were therefore worried to see that there had been a large fire on the estate and were concerned that some of the cats might have been in the area and could have been harmed. When we called our friend he was able to
reassure us that the cats he cares for were safe and well. There are still some cats there that have to be caught and neutered and we are keeping our fingers crossed that all are caught soon, before it gets warmer and the cats start to breed again. Most are last year’s kittens which unfortunately Darcy, handsome young lad with lovely evaded capture until too old to orange eyes come into care to be socialised and found new homes. I believe most of the companies on the industrial estate are now aware that we are happy to help and, as well as paying for the adults to be neutered, will take the kittens into care providing they are still quite small. We are always happy to help anyone in this situation if they contact us. If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 it (to see if you are eligible for a voucher). This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries. The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage of our special neutering campaign.
If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.northwalsham.cats. org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number to find out where any particular cat is being fostered.
Many of you may have heard about the recent spate of poisonings in dogs after eating shellfish washed up on our beaches. Sadly, two dogs died: a husky after eating a crab at Felixstowe, and a golden retriever after eating fish at Cley.
The Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (EIFCA) said it was “highly likely” both dogs died from paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The organism that causes PSP is a naturally occurring marine bio-toxin typically associated with bivalve molluscs such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops. Tests carried out on the partially digested fish found high to very high levels of PSP toxins. The cause of the increased levels is not known, but the recent storms are thought to be the reason they were washed up on the beaches.
There have been reports from veterinary practices within the area of dogs developing mild gastrointestinal signs after walking on the beach, all have made full recoveries after symptomatic treatment. Fortunately, we have not seen any incidents here at Westover Vets, but I am still hearing regular reports of large numbers of dead marine life washed up on our beaches. Most recently high numbers of starfish at Sea Palling. In fact, the latest report from the EIFCA demonstrated that, further tests on starfish samples have found extremely high levels of toxins. The crabs, whelks and shrimps that have been tested have shown either very low levels of PSP toxins or no toxins at all.
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A little donkey in need of companionship has started the New Year with a new friend after Redwings Horse Sanctuary rehomed its first rescued donkey – to a dinosaur park!
Adorable Arnie, a Miniature Mediterranean donkey, had been living alone at the Secret Animal Garden at the Dinosaur Adventure Park, near Norwich, following the passing of his previous companion.
Dinosaur Adventure Park where he was happily welcomed by Arnie just before Christmas, and the two have been enjoying each other’s company ever since.
champion. With its long history of caring for animals, we knew he would be in safe and loving hands at the Secret Animal Garden – although we never expected to rehome a donkey to a dinosaur park!
“We hope this will now pave the way for us to look at rehoming more donkeys in the future.” Nicole Douglass, Secret Animal Garden Manager, added “Arnie’s little face lit up when he saw Addison – he was so happy to see another donkey and followed him around all day!
Donkeys are sensitive souls who form strong bonds and Arnie’s animal keepers knew he needed a new friend to prevent him feeling lonely, so they approached Redwings for help.
Due to the availability of suitable rescued donkeys, Redwings hadn’t rehomed one of these lovable long-eared creatures before but – as luck would have it – the perfect candidate had just arrived at the Sanctuary!
Handsome Addison had come to Redwings within a group of six donkeys from a fellow animal sanctuary in August last year but had yet to form any strong attachments within his herd.
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“They’ve settled in well together and share a stable. Addison is even coming over to meet visitors which is lovely and everyone is asking about him. All the team here love him already and we look forward to the boys becoming best buddies!”
Arnie meets his new pal Addison for the first time
Rachel Angell, Redwings Operations and Rehoming Manager, said: “Donkeys crave company which is why we were delighted to help find Arnie a new friend and we hope he and Addison will be really happy together.
“Due to their strong bonds, donkeys normally need to be rehomed in pairs or small groups so it was by chance that lovely Addison arrived at the Sanctuary still looking for his own special
Redwings currently has 500 rescued horses living in Guardian homes across the country with many going to successfully enjoy all kinds of disciplines from cross country to showing, as well as serve as treasured companions to other horses.
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The Warriors teams have all been on the road throughout February, battling against clubs PSC, FBI, Stalham, Besthorpe and YMCA. Most notable were the mixed game against PSC and the local derby game against Stalham Badminton Club!
The mixed match against PSC was always going to be tough, their mixed team pairs have been playing together for years and they have developed a good understanding between their players. Even so, the Warriors fought powerfully and with just the final game to play, the match score was tied at 4-4. Each game is split into the best of 3 ‘rubbers’ (played to 21) and the deciding game itself went 1-1 and into a ‘do or die’ finale. Unfortunately, our Warriors were closely beaten 21-19 in the decider and we lost the match 5-4 overall, but a superb effort and a really encouraging result against a good club.
Our team kit is currently sponsored by Labone Indian Restaurant in North Walsham, but any local businesses who would like to fully or part sponsor one or all of our teams or matches, or any new players who would like to come along, please email Ray on razerestringz@gmail.com or just search for Walsham Warriors on Facebook!
Ray is also a UKCC Level 2 Coach, registered with Badminton England and holds coaching sessions every Thursday at Stalham Sports Centre for all ages and abilities 6-8pm.
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In the local mixed derby against our good friends over at Stalham, again we were up against a very strong team who have competed in the leagues for a few years, with their men’s team in the division above ours. The Warriors played fairly well, despite illnesses playing a part and could hardly believe it when the match was tied at 3-3. However, the experience of Stalham got the better of us as adrenaline and nerves kicked in. We went down fighting, but Stalham took a deserved 6-3 win. Bring on next season, perhaps we can reverse the score!
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Two local derbies for the Vikings in their last two matches. In the first they overwhelmed Holt, who play their League rugby two divisions lower than the Vikings, in the Norfolk Senior Cup 55 - 14 to progress to the Final which will be versus Norwich at Diss on 5 May. Then they travelled to Diss, just clinging on for a 36-34 win. They are currently sixth in the League on 61 points, 29 behind leaders Brentwood and eight ahead of seventh placed Priorians. Roydon Miller was January Chalk Hill Brewery Player of the Month. The New Zealander comes from Woodville, a small community in southern North Island, where his exploits with the Vikings are keenly followed, especially by his siblings Eric (aged 9) and Zoe (14). The Raiders progressed to the Final of the Norfolk Cup competition for 2nd XVs, the Bowl, defeating their Norwich counterparts 24 -12. Their
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If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999. Tuesday 6 March – 10:30am - Mundesley/ Gimingham Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 4 miles – A varied walk on concrete, field edge and cross paths and minor roads with gentle to moderate gradients. Meet at the CP behind Trafalgar Court, off Seaview Rd off Cromer Rd, NR11 8DB (turning is almost opposite the Crayford and Abbs Garage).
Wednesday 7 March – 10:30am - Potter Heigham Candle Dyke Walk – Grade 3 – Approx. 3.85 miles A flat walk along the Broad and round to Candle Dyke on tracks. Meet at Potter Heigham bridge, NR29 5JE
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Werner Zivna. A fantastic opener full of long attacking rallies right to the end saw Dyson edge Elliott 13-11 in the fifth and he went on to beat Zivna in straight before losing 12-10 in the fourth to maximum man Westgate who also defeated Gale 11-8, 18-20, 11-2, 11-4. Gale picked up a single in straight against Elliott but the remaining battles went the way of the visitors as NWSCB won 7-3 including a win for Zivna who recovered from 0-4 and 7-9 in the decider to edge Ward 13-11. Gresham’s School A’s Haken Bennell was joined by Ian Darricott and Kieran Peters who were both playing up as the team visited NWSCA. Six wins in three and three in four saw the hosting trio of Howard Lupton, Tom BaldockYaxley and Andy Beane win 9-1, with Bennell preventing the whitewash by beating BaldockYaxley in four. The following week NWSCA beat LCC Lobsters 8-2 while NWSCB were defeated by the same score by Aylsham Enterprise.
Eastern Counties (EC) Shield campaign started well defeating Shelford 3rds 62 -5, but they then lost at Thurston. They qualified for the Shield, consisting of the top two teams in EC West, South and North, after finishing second to Fakenham in the latter. The Under 13s Girls (pictured) will play their first competitive fixtures in April. Newcomers are very welcome: contact Mike Mack mikestmack@gmail.com, visitwww.facebook.com/ Walshamminis or just turn up for training (Sundays 1000 - 1200). The Vikings are at home this Saturday (3 March) versus Brentwood before travelling to Old Haberdashers on the 10th when the Raiders play Ipswich YM at Scottow.
Friday 9 March – 11am - Bacton Church Amble – Approx. 2 miles – A relaxed flat walk on minor roads and grass tracks. Meet at the Bacton and Edingthorpe Cubitt Memorial Playing Field CP, North Walsham Rd, Bacton, NR12 0EU (turn into a small track opposite the Coast Rd turning). This is a relaxed pace informational walk. Thursday 15th March – 10:30am - North Walsham Lyngate Rd Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.5 miles – A walk on minor roads, tracks and field paths from North Walsham centre to the nearby countryside. Meet at the corner of Vicarage Street and North Street near the Vicarage Street Pay and Display CP (find own parking), NR28 9DG. Thursday 15 March – 1:30pm - North Walsham
Memorial Park Walk – Introductory and Grade 1 Walk – any distance to 1 mile – A flat walk on hard surface paths and/or grass. Meet near the North Walsham Community Centre (£1 for 2 hours), New Rd, North Walsham, NR28 9DE. Please book for this walk on 01263 519405 by 3pm on Wednesday 14 March Friday 16 March – 11am - Knapton/Paston Way Walk – Grade 2 – Approx. 2.5 miles – A flat walk along and across fields, woodland and minor roads – Meet at the Paston Way CP – from North Walsham take a left off the Bacton Rd following signs to Pigneys Wood but go past this CP. From Knapton take a left off the B1145 following signs to Pigneys Wood – OS Grid TG300331 – VERY SMALL CAR PARK – please car share!
Printed copies of the full Fit Together programme are available at North Walsham and Stalham Libraries
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